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How to get fromPenang to Perlisby car ferry, tram, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Perlis by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, tram

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram tram Padang Besar Line
    2h 39m
    RM 38–72

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    5h 39m
    RM 18–31

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kangartaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    RM 272–322

  4. Drive 156.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kangarcar car 156.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 26–37

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Kangartaxi taxi 156.9 km
    1h 56m
    RM 300–360

Penang to Perlis by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Perlis. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Arau, then take the taxi to Kangar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kangar via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 5h 39m.

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